Mercy Cannot Command Troops, Sentiment Cannot Accomplish Matters, Righteousness Cannot Manage Wealth, Kindness Cannot Serve as an Official (2)

Several Supervisors were escorted to Jiang Hao's camp. Upon learning what had happened, Han Zhong immediately went inside to report. Jiang Hao had not yet gone to sleep and was reading in his study.

"Young Master, General Zhang Han has brought over seven Supervisors. He says they plotted to harm you," Han Zhong reported.

Jiang Hao gave a cold laugh. He had merely prepared for the worst before, yet he had not expected anyone to truly dare take such a risk. Jiang Hao slowly rose to his feet. "Come, accompany me to see my adorable subordinates."

The north wind howled, making the camp banners snap loudly.

The air was freezing, and every breath immediately turned to mist.

Rows of Qin soldiers held torches around them, illuminating the camp as bright as day.

Jiang Hao first saw Zhang Han. Zhang Han gave him a slight bow. "Lord Grand Astrologer, these villains incited me to kill you so they could destroy the evidence of their crimes. I have tied them all up and brought them here for your disposal."

Jiang Hao slowly nodded and looked toward the center of the camp. Among a group of soldiers stood several middle-aged men dressed in official robes, ropes tied around their bodies. They looked toward Jiang Hao in utter panic.

The plump middle-aged man knew things had gone terribly wrong the moment he saw Jiang Hao. He loudly begged, "Lord Grand Astrologer, we know we were wrong, we know we were wrong! Please give us a chance to live. From now on, we will follow the Grand Supervisor's lead and work diligently."

Jiang Hao stepped forward a few more paces and came before the group. In the firelight, their faces were filled with terror, each of them looking at him with pleading eyes.

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